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House of Representatives seeks compulsory five-year practice for Nigerian doctors before migration
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to address the growing trend of Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners leaving the country for better opportunities overseas. The proposed amendment to the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act would require such practitioners to work in Nigeria for at least five years before being granted a full licence to practice. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson, seeks to ensure the availability of quality healthcare services in Nigeria. During the second reading of the bill, Johnson argued that since the government subsidized the training of medical professionals, it is only…
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The only language Falz understood when he was younger was arrest and detention – Femi Falana tells those asking him to talk to his son over hs attack on the Government
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana has revealed some things about his son. He made the revelation reacting to those who have been calling to talk to his son over his attack on the Government. Falana, who made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking at the 2nd anniversary of the Odumakin Oluyinka Lecture in Lagos, explained that Falz’s action was a result of what he was made to experience while growing up. He said that his frequent arrest as a legal practitioner always bothered his son, who thought he was a criminal. ”One of these guys one day said, ‘Femi talk…
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I will be far away from Abuja as possible after May 29 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that after he hands over on the 29th of May, he will be far away from Abuja as possible. The president has always reiterated how much he looks forward to retiring and returning to his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. According to a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president disclosed this at the State House in Abuja while receiving the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, on Wednesday. The president said: “I will be as far away from Abuja as possible.” Buhari who lauded the United Kingdom (UK for cooperation…
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Yes Daddy: Peoples Gazette suspends reporter responsible for alleged fake audio between Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo
The Peoples Gazette, which reported the alleged leaked audio conversation between Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP and Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church has suspended one of its reporters Ayoola Babalola for one month without pay for violating the newspaper’s social media policy. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Peoples Gazette, announcing the suspension. The statement contained in a memo signed by the Deputy Managing Editor, Boladale Adekoya was sent to all reporters. The online media outfit said the decision by the management followed after carefully reviewing the reporter’s responses…
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I’m sad to be leaving, Nigeria is so much fun – Outgoing British Commissioner, Laing
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, has said that she is sad to be leaving Nigeria. She said she had a fabulous time in the country and would love to return. Laing spoke yesterday, April 5, during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, after a four-and-a half years tour of duty. Laing said, “I’m sad to be leaving. Nigeria is so much fun, I had a fabulous time here, and I will be back. I love the dance, music and culture. “It has been good to experience Nigeria. I have been…
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If Tinubu is on fire, I will not urinate on him – Reno Omokri
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Reno Omokri has described President-elect, Bola Tinubu as a ”known Drog Lord”. He shared this in a post on Instagram preaching on morals. According to him, if Tinubu is on Fire, he won’t urinate on him to quench the fire. He further expressed hope that the Supreme Court overturns his victory and also promised to torment him if otherwise. He wrote; ”A culture where money, rather than respect, is the cornerstone is a low culture, that may prosper materially, but will never prosper spiritually or politically. A culture where a child can…
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Some children aren’t in school because they can’t afford N80 as Parent Levy – Buhari’s aide, Maryam Uwais
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investments, Maryam Uwais has expressed that there are children who are out of school because their parents can’t afford to pay an N80 levy Uwais who spoke during a Channels Television interview, blamed the country’s population for the increasing figure of out-of-school children. She called on the state governments to take up their responsibilities in reducing the number of out-of-school children. She said: “We have a population that is growing faster than our economy, and we are not targeting those issues that are increasing the numbers. There are so many differences. We…
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APC rigged election and it is now like a bone in their throat – Aisha Yesufu
Human Rights Activist and supporter of the Labour Party, Aisha Yesufu has mocked the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC over its victory at the just concluded 2023 elections. In a tweet she shared said APC rigged the election and it’s now a bone in their throat that they can neither swallow nor bring out She wrote: “They rigged election and it is now like a bone in their throat. They can’t swallow it nor bring it out! “They are running helter skelter all over the world. They robbed themselves of sleep.”
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I want to be Senate President – Ndume says, gives reasons
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial district, has explained his reasons for vying for the position of Senate President. In a statement issued on Wednesday, he opposed the idea of zoning the Senate President’s seat, emphasizing that the equity of the zoning arrangements would be a crucial factor in determining the outcome of his candidacy. According to Ndume: “Subject to the position of the party (APC), and the fairness of such arrangements, I intend to throw my hat in the race for Senate Presidency because of my experience. “The APC leadership did not take any position during the…
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I told Peter Obi three times that if he were to lose the elections it would be his followers who lost it for him – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said that he had warned Peter Obi of his followers known as Obidients. He said he had messaged the Labour Party presidential candidate that his followers would lead to his loss He stated this in a statement titled, “Media responsibility,’’ on Tuesday, April 4. Soyinka explained that he was misrepresented in the reportage of a Channels Television interview he granted recently, rendering his remarks completely unrecognizable. ”What I have read – at least, thus far – this morning, extracted from a one-and-a-half long interview, conducted a week ago with Channels Television, brings once more to the fore,…
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Ike Ekweremadu: Have mercy – Obasanjo writes UK court
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has appealed to the Chief Clerk of the Central Criminal Court in London to temper justice with mercy over the conviction of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. The former Lawmaker and his wife were recently found guilty of attempted organ harvesting of a Nigerian trafficked to Britain to provide a kidney for their ailing daughter. Obasanjo, in a letter dated April 3, 2023 and addressed to the Chief Clerk of the court titled “Re: Ike Ekweremadu,” said even though Ekweremadu’s action was condemnable and unacceptable, he has contributed his quota to the socio-political development…
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I advised Atiku, Tinubu to step down for younger generation, Tinubu refused said there were still things he could contribute – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has revealed how he advised the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to step down for the younger generation. He said this during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday. He said Tinubu refused and insisted that there were things he could still contribute Soyinka said; ”When Atiku came to my office in Ikeja, he came with Gbenga Daniel, my former governor. I said to him listen is about the time you people left the stage. Why don’t you just go…
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